Taking probiotic supplements is a common way to maintain good intestinal bacteria and therefore health. Good probiotics are necessary because the intestines’ own friendly bacteria are not resistant to a Western lifestyle. Fequent use of antibiotics, coffee,...
Leaky gut syndrome has major consequences for all systems throughout the body. Knowing what causes it and how it works can be a good step towards improved health. Our intestines are lined internally with cells called epithelial cells. Epithelium means ‘cover...
Enzymes are substances we are familiar with from activities like washing clothes, but they also play a vital role in our digestion. Among the many different types of enzymes at work in our intestinal system are enzymes that digest fats and others which affect...
Taking nutritional supplements to improve our health is common enough and has been for quite a few decades. Still the debate goes on as to whether this practice is necessary or even beneficial. In this article we will discuss the necessity and usefulness of...
Vitamin D is called a vitamin, but it is actually a hormone that is produced in the skin under the influence of sunlight. Particularly during winter months, people sit inside all day and can easily acquire a vitamin D deficiency. If that happens, you’d better...
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